by Annie McHugs | Apr 15, 2015 | Other
You never know. It could happen! Just suit up and show up ready to play. These words filter through my mind on a daily basis. 2 years ago, I began the conversion from full-time employee to self-employed master of my own fate. Yes, a few times I’ve clenched my...
by Annie McHugs | Apr 6, 2015 | Quilts
Recently I was asked to make a patriotic quilt for a client’s husband. He is a veteran. I really love my country. I’m grateful to be an American. I am thankful our forefathers who, in their wisdom, created a totally unique form of government. I’m deeply...
by Annie McHugs | Mar 31, 2015 | Crafting, Hidden Star Retreat, Other
It’s time to laugh. Yes, I need to laugh because I’m coming off of a wild week which was not nearly as bad as Alexander’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. It was wild with unexpected surprises like water in the studio causing me to fall behind on my...
by Annie McHugs | Mar 27, 2015 | Crafting, Other, Quilts
My dream was to Organize the Studio. Yes, my quilting, sewing studio. Dreaming is the key word because I’m usually too busy making messes. However, wet carpet created new priorities on Tuesday. Wednesday was day one of the fun. We moved things out and placed fans...
by Annie McHugs | Mar 7, 2015 | Crafting, Other, Quilts
Are you looking for quilting workshop best practices? Wouldn’t it be great if you were given the secret ingredients to make it an awesome workshop? Especially if the secret ingredients will boost your career? Make some egg money and get your name out there...
by Annie McHugs | Mar 3, 2015 | Crafting, Quilts
I’m inspired to create and it is usually to meet a need. But, I love a great challenge. I love color. I love pattern. I love contrast. I love designing quilts. I love designing quilt blocks. I design a quilt every day. I joined a FB group called QDAD,...
by Annie McHugs | Feb 28, 2015 | Crafting, Other, Quilts
Annie McHugs designs and sells Barn Quilts. It’s a shared effort with my wonderful hubby who we call Hoot. Why do I call him Hoot? Because years ago he made me laugh and I said, “You are a hoot.” I paused. I thought about it. I said, “No child can say my first...
by Annie McHugs | Feb 24, 2015 | Crafting, Other, Quilts
It’s the time of year I focus on turning my To Do’s to Ta-Da’s because, well, I have one year before I have a.n.o.t.h.e.r. birthday. Over the next 12 months, I’ll work to complete my list which is often broad, wide-ranging and odd collection of items like (a) let my...
by Annie McHugs | Feb 23, 2015 | Crafting, Other, Quilts
Just this morning, while thinking, “I’m in the mood to write but I need an inspiration”, I took the clip out of my hair…which promptly popped out of my hand, landed on the floor tile, bounced across the room as if a giant magnet was pulling it and it popped perfectly...
by Annie McHugs | Nov 1, 2014 | Crafting
When asked “What’s your best time-saving tip for sewing?” I often say “a lint roller repurposed into a thread catcher”. Here’s how I do it: a) I start with a lint roller. Yes, the one that costs less than $3.00. b) Cut the sheets lengthwise to remove...
